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Starting March 1, 2020, a new offense classification scheme is in place for drug possession cases in Colorado.
The effect? Small possession cases (those that involve 4 grams or less) of schedule I and II drugs (some common examples are methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, fentaynl, and prescribed narcotic pain medication) are now a drug misdemeanor (DM1), instead of a drug felony (DF4). The bill also prohibits a prosecutor from charging you with possession for a minuscule amount that is found within a syringe, baggie, or other paraphernalia. Further, The bill makes possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana or more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate a level 1 drug misdemeanor and makes possession of 3 ounces or less of marijuana concentrate a level 2 drug misdemeanor. To be clear, if elements or indication of possession with intent to sell are present, prosecutors can and will pursue felony charges. The purpose of this change is to reduce the amount of personal use addicts and offenders who have ended up in the Colorado prison system and to refocus efforts on rehabilitation. The above is meant only as a summary, and the law can be found and read in full here: HB19-1263
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6/21/2022 07:28:55 am
If elements or indication of possession with intent to sell are present, prosecutors can and will pursue felony charges. I’m so thankful for your helpful post! 7/28/2022 11:53:11 am
The bill also prohibits a prosecutor from charging you with possession for a minuscule amount that is found within a syringe, Thank you for making this such an awesome post! 9/7/2022 10:14:35 am
The purpose of this change is to reduce the amount of personal use addicts and offenders who have ended up in the Colorado prison system and to refocus efforts on rehabilitation. Thank you, amazing post! 9/7/2022 10:35:59 am
Colorado has been a front runner in the legal debate regarding drug use and possession for many years now. Thank you for sharing your great post! 10/15/2022 03:46:13 pm
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If you are Drug Laws Now in Effect in Colorado arrested for a fourth drunk driving offense in Colorado, you can face felony charges, as Colorado felony DUI law officially declares. According to the provisions of this statute, 4/30/2023 06:13:11 pm
The purpose of this change is to reduce the amount of personal use addicts and offenders. 9/19/2023 01:57:59 pm
Under the newly passed law, those caught with small amounts of these drugs would face a misdemeanor instead of a felony charge. Dealers would still be punished with a felony, however. I truly appreciate your great post! 11/12/2023 08:50:02 pm
Colorado is moving in the right direction to address the root causes of drug-related problems. This change will not only save taxpayer dollars but also offer individuals a better chance at recovery and reintegration into society. Kudos to Colorado for prioritizing a more humane and effective approach to drug policy reform!" 💊🏛️🌱 11/21/2024 11:10:50 am
The new drug laws in Colorado will likely have a big impact on the community. While they aim for reform, it's important to monitor their long-term effects on safety and health. 2/25/2025 09:11:52 am
Colorado's new drug laws reduce some felonies to misdemeanors, aiming for treatment over incarceration. This shift prioritizes rehabilitation, but its impact remains to be seen. Thoughts? 5/17/2025 03:53:37 am
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